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| Hobbit | |
| Merimas Brandybuck | |
|---|---|
| Biographical Information | |
| Location | Buckland |
| Birth | S.R. 1381 |
| Family | |
| Family | Brandybuck |
| Parentage | Marmadas Brandybuck |
| Siblings | Mentha and Melilot |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Gallery | Images of Merimas Brandybuck |
History
Merimas was the eldest child, and only son, of Marmadas Brandybuck. He was present at Bilbo's Birthday Party.[1]
Etymology
The meaning of the name Merimas is unknown. J.R.R. Tolkien noted that the names of the Bucklanders had a vaguely Celtic style.[2]
Jim Allan suggests that Merimas is a variation of the name Merimac with an -as ending.[3]
The first element, Meri also occurrs in Meriadoc.
Portrayal in adaptations
2007: The Lord of the Rings Online:
- Merimas Brandybuck can be found in Buckland. He occupies the role of a crafting vendor in the game and plays no role in the storyline.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C, "Brandybuck of Buckland"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix F, "On Translation", p. 1135
- ↑ Jim Allan (1978), An Introduction to Elvish, "Giving of Names", p. 204